Wednesday News & Notes from Haygain

I will admit that I missed the Oscars (and man, did I have some catching up to do the next morning) and it’s a shame I did because this opening performance by Beyoncé, which featured a cameo from none other than the Compton Jr. Equestrians, looked incredible.

#WomensHistoryMonth Bit of the Day: This Medium article is a cool look back at the history of women and Olympic equestrian sports.

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Wednesday News & Reading

It’s hard to believe it, but the FEI World Championships for Eventing are coming up quickly. Set to be held in September at Pratoni del Vivaro in Italy, it’s sure to be a WEG for the ages — and a different looking one as well; the eventers and combined drivers will compete in Italy (we get it, FEI, you threw all the crazies together) while the show jumpers, dressage riders, para riders, and vaulters will compete in Denmark in August. You can get a first preview of WEG on the latest episode of the EquiRatings Eventing Podcast here.

Every path is not so much a straight line as it is a bumpy, windy road. Sometimes along the way, we all feel a little…stuck. And when we’re stuck, it’s hard to figure out a way to become “unstuck”. Luckily, Dr. Paul Heafner, PhD is here to assist with a few tips on building skills to help when things get stuck.

It’s shedding season (yay)! As much as it makes for a lot of clean-up and extra time spent grooming (which can never be a bad thing), it’s a natural part of our horses’ lives and also leads to a shiny, dappled coat with some proper elbow grease. Find some more tips for optimal coat health this time of year here.

One of the obstacles that Intercollegiate Equestrian Association athlete Mary Cunningham faced starting out in equestrian sport was feeling that if you don’t have ample resources, or own your own horse, then the sport is not accessible, and that is where Elaine Schott and IEA came in to the picture. Learn and watch more here.

 

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Watch This on H&C+

Did you miss any of the action from Carolina International last weekend? Full phase replays are now available for enjoyment on H&C+ — click here to dive in.

Wednesday Video Break

As much anxiety as this gives me, it’s still astoundingly cool!

Tour Japan’s LARGEST Horse Racing Facility

😮 Have you ever seen a horse racing training facility like this before?

Take a tour of the Miho Training Center in Japan.

Posted by World Horse Racing on Tuesday, March 22, 2022